poached eggs and...

[missatc]

I used to really enjoy poached eggs over toast. Runny eggs just aren't the same without something to absorb the good stuff. I also enjoy mushrooms quite a bit. The wholesale store I shop at carries portabella mushrooms for a reasonable price. So the old quote of "the mother of invention is necessity" has provided a new breakfast regular for me.

1 med/lg portabella mushroom
2 eggs
3-4 slices Canadian Bacon
cheese of your choice

Remove the stem and gills of the mushroom & sprinkle with salt. Bake the mushroom 15-20 min. at 350. While the mushroom is baking, poach your eggs (shallow pan of water, bring to a boil, add whole eggs, reduce heat, cover until desired doneness), and heat slices of bacon. When mushroom is done, absorb as much water as you can with a paper towel, by "pushing" on the shroom. Layer the Canadian Bacon and cheese in the shroom and heat in oven until melted. Place eggs on top and S & P.
ENJOY!

The nutritional analysis for the Portabella Mushroom
(according to the Director Product Development & QA from the company that provided the wholesaler the mushrooms in "99)

85g =

Fat: 0
Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g
Prot: 3g
plus 4 % (USDA?) calcium and 2 % Iron

[Karen]

Great idea! I somethimes put fried eggs on a salad.

Karen

[imready]

Two of my favorite things--eggs and mushrooms! I am a sucker for soft boiled eggs and I do miss having something to dip into the yolk.

[jmey100]

I save this for special occasions, But not it has become a great treat for me

Shrimp Poached eggs

Get out the poacher and drop 1 spoonful of butter in the bottom of each thing, pop it in the oven for a minute to melt, Take it out and add 1 spoonful of salad shrimp, either frozen or canned, very inexpensive, Drop an egg on top and bake for 30-40 minutes, add butter to the top, when done turn them over on a plate and garnish with a little butter, looks great and tastes great too

[missatc]

Great IDEA!

This reminds me of a family get-together favorite called Shrimp Aster. Basically poached eggs w/salad shrimp/hollandaise/little fresh dill. Ymmmmmmmmmm, can't wait for breakfast tomorrow!

Good Day,
KT

[vandi68]

That sounds so good!! I love shrimp. :agree:

[missb]

imready,

I saw Nigella Lawson do asparagus tips and soft boiled eggs - almost soldiers, but a bit more grown up!